Patient Care Technician​/Med-Surg Rotating

Overview

Job Title:

Patient Care Technician/Med-Surg 36 Hours Rotating
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Employer:

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
· Job Type: Regular
· Time Type:
Full time
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Work Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)
· FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Collaborates with a nursing team to provide quality patient care.

• Collaborates with a registered nurse on developing a patient s care plan.
• Develops and maintains competencies as delegated by a registered nurse, including sterile dressing changes.
• Maintains the safety of patients identified at risk for preventable injury by implementing nursing safety interventions or using protective devices/equipment under the supervision of the registered nurse.
• Reports all patient activity to the registered nurse in a timely manner.

High School diploma or GED required. 0-1 years related work experience required. Patient care experience strongly preferred through any of the following areas: CNA/LNA, MA, ED Tech, EMT, PCT certificate or currently enrolled nursing student who has completed at least one clinical rotation. Completion of BIDMC in-house training program. Allied Health, Pre-Med, and Physician Assistant program candidates. Home Health Aide. Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate basic web-based applications.

• Decision Making:
  Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures with little or no supervision.
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to address routine problems by following clear directions and procedures and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action:
  Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided; work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications:
  Ability to read and write in English to understand safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate with patients, families and staff; respond to basic questions.
• Oral Communications:
  Ability to understand spoken English to follow safety instructions and take direction; communicate effectively with patients, families and staff in routine questions.
• Knowledge:
  Demonstrates basic knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures for routine use; specialized knowledge not required.
• Team Work:
  Ability to interact respectfully with coworkers and external contacts to offer ideas, obtain information or deliver services.
• Customer Service:
  Demonstrates a positive attitude and responds to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
• Age-based
  
  Competencies:
  
  Competent to provide patient care to Neonatal (Birth to 6 months), Young Adult (16-30), Middle Age (30-60), Elderly (60+).

Medium work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. The job is physical in nature and requires standing and movement during the majority of the shift.

As a health care organization, we require all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled